As a new parent, you may be out of your element as it is; after all, your life now entails diapers, feedings, naps and baby proofing every object in your home. And while you may not have been totally ready for the new addition, we’re here to help you understand what to expect when that […]

There was a time when people had little they could do to improve the looks of their smiles, particularly if they like to smoke cigarettes and stained their teeth with nicotine. But modern dentistry has improved to such a level that cosmetic teeth whitening treatments are highly effective and very affordable. Most dental insurance policies […]

When treating people’s teeth, dentists affirm that those people who see dentists on a regular basis generally have much better dental health. People who do not seek out dental appointments at least once every six months are far more likely to develop advanced tooth decay, gum disease and other problems that lead to costly dental […]

Fall may mean falling leaves and pumpkin pie, but it also means a whole lot of back-to-school sports. Whether that includes Friday night football games or Saturday morning soccer matches, you’ll want to make sure your little athlete has an appropriate athletic mouth guard to keep their smile – and teeth – intact. Types of […]

Vaping, which is the practice of inhaling flavored tobacco from a battery-powered device, is increasingly popular, especially among college students. People have been transitioning to vaping from cigarette smoking, in an effort to wean themselves away from their tobacco addiction. But The New Yorker reports that teenagers have taken up vaping “as a new kind […]

Even though you visit the dentist for your teeth and the doctor for the rest of your body, it’s all connected in one ecosystem. Your overall health has a huge effect on your dental health – and vice versa. But how are these two interconnected physical systems impacting each other? What are the threats to […]

Mouth sores are fairly common ailments that usually afflict adults at least once in their lives. The sores can appear on the roof of the mouth, gums, under or on the tongue. Mouth sores can even crop up in your throat or on your lips. Some mouth sores are called canker sores, and some sores […]

During the summer, most of us are more active, playing sports, riding bikes, and having fun. But any sports or other physical activity can come with physical dangers that include being hit in the face and knocking out a tool. Oral injuries can really hurt. But with proper care, these injuries can be repaired, and […]

You may be clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth and not even know it. That is until your jaw starts aching and popping. Many people hold chronic stress from their lives in their face, teeth, jaw, and neck. This can cause a whole host of problems, from TMJ to enamel wear or even tooth […]

With May designated as National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it might be a good idea to talk for a moment about how to detect the early signs of skin or oral cancer. Skin cancers appear on the skin’s surface and are often tied to sun overexposure. Oral cancers affect the mouth, […]